Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Quantitative Economics and Management Studies

North Sumatra's Food Availability Model: Technology Adoption, Farmer Organization Support, and Geographic Variability Lubis, Mitra Musika
Quantitative Economics and Management Studies Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025)
Publisher : PT Mattawang Mediatama Solution

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/454RI.qems4476

Abstract

AbstractFood availability is a strategic issue affecting economic stability and community welfare, particularly in agrarian regions such as North Sumatra Province. This study aims to analyze factors influencing food availability, including institutional support, geographic variation, and the adoption of agricultural technology. Data were collected through a survey of 100 rice farmers in Percut District, Deli Serdang Regency, using a structured questionnaire. Analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart PLS software to evaluate validity, reliability, and relationships among variables. The results indicate that institutional support and geographic variation significantly affect food availability, while the adoption of modern agricultural technology does not show a significant effect. Institutional support, including training, extension services, and production facilitation, enhances farmers’ productivity, whereas physical environmental conditions, such as soil quality, topography, and rainfall, are primary determinants of production success. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening institutional capacity and regional management as policy priorities, while technology implementation should be adapted to local needs and farmers’ capacities. Limitations include a restricted geographic scope and technology variables that do not fully capture modern agricultural complexity. This study provides a conceptual foundation for strategies aimed at enhancing food security and guiding local policy interventions. Keywords:. Agricultural productivity; Food availability; Geographic variation; Institutional support; Technology adoptionagricultural productivity
Co-Authors A. Asrijal Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Abdul Fajar Haras Abdul Rahman Afriamah Afriamah AHMAD RAFIQI TANTAWI Ahmad Sutan Nauli Lubis Al-Taani, Fadi Asmah Indrawati Baren Sipayung Bigner Dolok Saribu Chai, Napat CNAWP, Rizal Perlambang Damanik, Desy Wulan Sary Darma Bakti Denpharanto Agung Krisprimandoyo Dewa Oka Suparwata Dewi Sartika Laurencia Br. Manurung Diah Retno Dwi Hastuti Dicky Oloan Manullang Doddy Ismunandar Bahari Effendi, Ihsan Eka Apriyanti Ella Permatasari Ellen Lumisar Panggabean Endang Sari Simanullang Etty Sri Hertini Fachry Abda El Rahman Fastabiqul Khairad Fatma Sarie Fatmawaty Fatmawaty Fitra Aristia Fahmi Lubis Foeza Hafiz Frans Sudirjo Frans Sudirjo Gunawan, Untung Gustami Harahap Gustami Harahap Gustami Harahap Harahap, Ahmad Rizki Haras, Abdul Fajar Harsya, Rabith Madah Khulaili Haryono Haryono Haryono Haryono Hasnudi Hasnudi Hasnudi, Hasnudi Hermansyah Hernosa, Siswa Panjang Hertini, Etty Sri Intes, Amina Judijanto, Loso Khairul Saleh Koko Junaidi Koko Junaidi Kuswardani, Retna Astusi Kuswarini Sulandjari Loso Judijanto Luluk Yuliati Mardiyah Siregar Mayang Kurniawan Muhammad Chalidin Muhammad Deaprama Aydra Muhammad Fadly Abdina Muhammad Iqbal Muhammad JufriansyahMuhammad Jufriansyah Muhammad Qori Husein Muhammad Rispan Affandi Muhammad Syaiful Muhammad Usman Nia Aldina Lubis Ninik Sri Rahayu, Ninik Sri Novia Ardila Siregar Philip Yudha Gabriel Prayoga, Ryan Priyana, Yana Purba, Wicky Wanansih Putra Lukmana Yunus Hasibuan Putri Helena Panjaitan Putri, Elvina Triana Raden Roro Atiqah Sekararum Rahma Sari Siregar Rahmaddin Sahputra Rahmanta Ramadani, Riski Ramlan, Winarto Retna Astuti Kuswardani Retno Astuti Rika Fitri Ilvira Rinaldi Simamora Ririn Anggreni Pulungan Riska Aprilia Rizal Aziz Rizal Aziz Safruddin Safruddin Sahputra, Rahmaddin Sarie, Fatma Sarim Sarim Sartika Sartika Selvia Junita Praja Silvia Loren Sidauruk Siti Mardiana Siti Mardiana Siti Sabrina Salqaura Siti Sabrina Salqaura Siti Wulandari Slamet Riyadi, Slamet Riyadi Sri Ariani Safitri Sri Fajar Ayu Sri Leli Sitorus Stefanus Lugu Suci Wulandari Sulandjari, Kuswarini Syahfitri, Alfi Tika Ermita Wulandari Timura, Rezi Ardafi Maulana Utami, Cahyaning Rini Winarto Ramlan Yana Priyana Yogi Indra Pramana Yonny Koentjoro Yoshua Putra Pratama Silalahi Yuni Zanesty Hutapea Yusniar Lubis Zainal Abidin Zainal Abidin